Post-Secondary Advice (BOLD)

BOLD is a province-wide educational initiative seeking to increase the representation of Black Ontario high school students attending post-Secondary. They aim to provide an online platform where Black high school students can receive information on scholarships, volunteer, and mentorship opportunities. They envision a society in which Black youth feel empowered to reach their fullest potential as growing scholars and impactful community leaders.
Join Audrey, Azza, Eden, Lisa Marie, and Maryam, who are members of BOLD and are Western University alumni. The following videos are created by them, sharing invaluable insights on their post-secondary application processes, academic responsibilities, and social life. For more information about BOLD, visit their website here.

BOLD: University Applications

As a high-school student, applying to university can be daunting. It can be difficult to prepare for such a major transition and the uncertainty makes us all anxious. Lisa Marie and Audrey share some tips for how to navigate the process.
Application Grades
Best Advice
Following Friends 1
Following Friends 2
Hardest Part
Main Considerations
Top Choice Rejection

BOLD: Academic Advice

Looking ahead to starting post-secondary, many students find that it’s a major adjustment coming from high school. Maryam and Audrey have some advice on how to adjust and dispel some potential worries.
Competitive Culture
Learning Curve 1
Learning Curve 2
Main Differences
Preparation
Resources 1
Resources 2
Tips
Workload Increase 1
Workload Increase 2

BOLD: Social Life

Another major adjustment in beginning post-secondary is social in nature. You might be dreading a change in your social circle or wondering how you’ll make new friends. Eden and Azza have some recommendations on how to approach this change!
Balancing Life
BIPOC Resources
Black Experience
Extracurriculars
Social Life
New Friends (Azza)
New Friends (Eden)
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